These Instagrammers will set the perfect mood board for your next trip

Capturing the beauty of landscapes, these images are guaranteed to stoke your wanderlust and fuel some serious #TravelEnvy.

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Knik Glacier, USA

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Knik Glacier, USA

Knik Glacier, located 80km east of Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, is a spectacular sight with the Chugach Mountains as a backdrop. Ice walls more than 100 metres tall rise from the glacier lake which is filled with icebergs on the move. Several tour companies offer visitors a chance to view the glacier from a helicopter or via an airboat charter or a jet boat. For the more adventurous, there are guided packrafting tours on offer.

Insider Tip:

Alex Strohl: “If you want to get around Knik Glacier, you will need more than a car; it takes boats, helicopters and float planes to find local secrets and hidden gems. Kayaking in the lake was tricky—I had to bring the kayak to the mouth of the glacier in my SUV, and the kayak had to be sling- loaded up to the lake by a helicopter!”

Best time to visit: June to September

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Wanaka, New Zealand

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Wanaka, New Zealand

Wanaka is filled with stunning natural landscapes such as its tranquil lake, a native forest and lush river valleys. There are many walking and hiking routes in the region, the most scenic of which is the Rob Roy Glacier Track, which brings you face-to-face with rock cliffs, active glaciers and cascading waterfalls.

Insider Tip:

Chris Burkard:“Nestled underneath the Rob Roy Glacier, this single 10km track has nearly everything New Zealand’s South Islands have to offer. The water of the Matukituki river accompanies most of the walk, which also features views of the Mount Aspiring National Park.”

Best time to visit: December to March

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Petra, Jordan

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Petra, Jordan

The ‘Lost City’ of Petra is Jordan’s most valuable archaeological treasure, and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Walking through the narrow gorge, flanked by high cliffs, is an experience in itself.

Insider Tip

Dave Bouskill of ThePlanetD: “Make sure to visit Petra at night. The entire area is lit up with candles and musicians playing traditional music. It’s the perfect introduction to Petra before seeing it the following morning. In the morning, arrive early to beat the crowds and head to the Ad-Deir monastery and later to the Al Khazneh treasury.”

Best time to visit: March to May or September to November

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The Faroe Islands, Denmark

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The Faroe Islands, Denmark

The Faroe Islands are an archipelago of 18 volcanic islands halfway between Iceland and Norway. With awe-inspiring mountains in one direction and the frothing North Atlantic Ocean in the other, you don’t have to go very far to experience nature in all its untouched glory. The idyllic villages are worth a visit for their ecological grass-roofed houses—the grass provides thermal insulation and is a practical solution in a land where it rains for up to 300 days a year.

Insider Tip:

Ananya Ray: “One thing I must recommend is doing at least one hike in the Faroe Islands. But remember to bring along your rain gear, as rain and fog are common all year round.”